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Pizza Pirate on Carnival Cruise Line (Plus Menu)

Pizza Pirate on Carnival Cruise Line (Plus Menu)

Ashley Kosciolek

Senior Editor

By: Ashley Kosciolek

Updated May 29, 2019

Pizza Pirate sign

Gone are the days of cruise ship midnight buffets, and while few lines offer late-night or round-the-clock sustenance beyond room service, Carnival's Pizza Pirate does just that. Set in an open buffet area near one of the secondary pools, this eatery serves several varieties of pizza 24 hours a day.

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Ambiance

A simple counter-service setup -- a counter and glass cases with an oven that's manned by a couple of crew members -- is generally located near seating that's also convenient to one of the pools (frequently the aft pool), so it's easy to walk over and grab a slice or two in your bathing suit between dips. While the area is almost always bustling, it's nowhere near as busy as the food areas by the main pool.

Lines are often long, wrapping around the corner at meal times and late at night, but it's worth the wait. The pizza -- some of the best we've ever had at sea -- is made fresh constantly, so you'll always get a slice that hasn't been sitting under a heat lamp. At peak times, pies are depleted nearly as quickly as they can be made.

Two slices of Pizza Pirate pizza

Meals

Several kinds of pizza are available, but the most popular are the quattro formaggi (four cheese, including gorgonzola, provolone, parmesan and mozzarella with roasted garlic); margherita (tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella); and pepperoni. Other types featured are funghi (mushroom) and prosciutto (with roasted garlic, arugula and mozzarella); gluten-free pizza is available upon request. Caesar salad is also on the menu.

Be warned: Each slice is equivalent to about two small slices from a standard pie on land. We asked for one slice and found ourselves with two Carnival-sized slices (actually equaling about four).

Price

You can visit the counter as many times as you like for free.

Exployee serving pizza on Carnival Conquest

Pizza Pirate Menu

Pizza Pirate Menu

Editor's Note: Menus are samples only and are subject to change by ship and itinerary.

Which ships have Pizza Pirate?

You'll find Pizza Pirate aboard these ships:

Breeze
Conquest
Dream
Ecstasy
Elation
Fantasy
Fascination
Freedom
Glory
Imagination
Inspiration
Legend
Liberty
Miracle
Paradise
Pride
Sensation
Splendor
Triumph
Valor
Victory

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